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$2,000 / Month

708 S 1st St

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DeKalb, IL 60115

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,344 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air
  • Dining Room
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About This Home

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Don't let this one fool you! This 1.5-story Cape Cod-style home with cedar-shingle siding is full of charm,character,and thoughtful updates. Located on 1st Street,just moments from downtown DeKalb,you're steps from parks,the Kishwaukee trail,and shopping. Step inside to an inviting entryway with a sweet built-in and roomy coat closet. The living room features a large picture window,hardwood floors,and high ceilings that make the space feel bright and open. A brand-new main-floor bedroom and full bath were rebuilt from the studs up. The large eat-in kitchen. Main-floor laundry adds convenience. Upstairs,you'll find two good-sized bedrooms with ample closet space and a beautifully finished full bath featuring a travertine tile shower. The full basement provides great storage options. A covered breezeway leads to the 2-car garage,accessible from the alley. Tear-off roof (2022),Chimney rebuilt (2022),New electrical throughout,Recessed lighting in bedrooms & bathrooms,HVAC updated in 2020. MLS# MRD12598581 Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

708 S 1St St is a house located in DeKalb County and the 60115 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1940

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Potential Bedrooms

Home Design

Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

Living Room Recessed Lighting Dining Room Family Room 1,344 Sq Ft Home

Laundry

Laundry Room

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 3/27/26

Lot Details

Lot Dimensions are 50x156

Parking

2 Car Detached Garage Parking Available Garage Door Opener Driveway Parking Included in Price

Schools

Tyler Elementary School Huntley Middle School De Kalb High School

Unfinished Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Utilities

Central Air Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by Allen Custer | Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
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    Midwest Real Estate Data LLC
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Location Get Directions
City - Dekalb

Located 65 miles west of Chicago, DeKalb, Illinois combines small-town charm with the academic energy of Northern Illinois University. The historic "Barb City" features 44 public parks spanning over 700 acres, including the River Heights Golf Course and Hopkins Park Pool. Nature enthusiasts appreciate the walking and biking paths along the Kishwaukee River.

Downtown DeKalb showcases the Egyptian Theatre, an architectural landmark from 1929 that continues to host performances and events. The area offers diverse housing options, from established neighborhoods near NIU to newer apartment communities throughout the city.

DeKalb's heritage as the birthplace of barbed wire meshes with its evolving present, exemplified by Meta's data center development. The city maintains strong connections to both its agricultural roots and modern commerce along Route 23.

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Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Northern Illinois University
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Kishwaukee College
Drive: 14 min 7.7 mi
Waubonsee C.C., Sugar Grove
Drive: 31 min 21.8 mi
Waubonsee C.C., Plano Campus
Drive: 47 min 34.1 mi
708 S 1st St is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Northern Illinois University. It is also near Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee C.C., Sugar Grove.
Schools
Founders Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Huntley Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Nearby
De Kalb High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Camelot Schools-Dekalb Campus
Private Elementary School
Grades K
1 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

708 S 1st St is near Chicago/Rockford International, located 38.8 miles or 53 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Elburn Station
Drive: 28 min 17.0 mi
La Fox Station
Drive: 34 min 20.4 mi
Geneva Station
Drive: 39 min 24.9 mi
Plano Amtrak Station
Drive: 48 min 30.6 mi
Big Timber Road Station
Drive: 50 min 30.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago/Rockford International
 Drive: 53 min 38.8 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
71 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 708 S 1st St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Eagle Center
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Glidden Crossing
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Junction Center Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
708 S 1st St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
NIU Observatory
 Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Midwest Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
708 S 1st St has 2 parks within 6.4 miles, including NIU Observatory, and Midwest Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Kishwaukee Community Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
708 S 1st St is 3.7 miles and a 7 minute drive from Kishwaukee Community Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Batavia
Drive: 55 min 36.3 mi
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield
Drive: 52 min 37.2 mi
708 S 1st St is 36.3 miles from Fermi National Accelerator Lab Batavia, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield.

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